Brendan Shortall, Sr., Plymouth South: Shortall finished with 109 total yards and three touchdowns in a 20-15 win over Rockland on Friday.

Austin Nolan, Sr., Plymouth North: The defensive back returned an interception for a touchdown in Friday’s 25-6 win over Silver Lake. Nolan has forced a turnover in all five games this season.

Scituate’s defense: The Sailors have allowed seven points in their last three games. They’ve shut out their last two opponents, including previously unbeaten Hanover, 20-0, on Friday.

Tommy Brooks, Sr., Pembroke: Brooks scored the winning touchdown on a 7-yard run to give Pembroke its first win of the year on Friday. He also added a 2-point conversion pass and played what coach Brian King called it ‘His best game in a Pembroke uniform.’

Football Power Rankings are decided with the help of several factors: record, strength of schedule, performance against teams and margin of victory. The public schools in our coverage area include: Abington, Braintree, Carver, Cohasset, Hanover, Hingham, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth North, Plymouth South, Rockland, Scituate, Silver Lake and Weymouth. Send nominations for players of the week to cmcdaniel@wickedlocal.com or reach on Twitter @ChrisMcDaniel88.